Dana White has revealed his desire for Khamzat Chimaev to fight Colby Covington as the co-main event of Kamaru Usman's trilogy bout with Leon Edwards next year. 

Edwards claimed the welterweight title in emphatic fashion with an incredible head kick KO and the pair are set to meet again on UK soil. 

That bout is likely to take place next March on the usual London card, although nothing has been formally announced.

Two of the key players at 170-lbs are Covington and Chimaev who are yet to fight each other. 

Chimaev remains unbeaten and is seen as one of the most fearsome prospects in MMA. Another statement win would put him at the front of the queue for the next title shot. 

And White, when asked if he was keen on putting him against Covington as the co-main event in the UK next year, told MacLife he was. 

If both of those fights could be made, it would undoubtedly be the most historic event in UK MMA history. 

Edwards is only the second British UFC champion and his profile is on the rise all the time. 

Having been controlled for the majority of his rematch with Usman, he delivered a picture perfect head kick to knock out the long-reigning champion. 

'Rocky' would be in a commanding position with another win over the 'Nigerian Nightmare' but it remains to be seen whether Covington would take the Chimaev fight. 

The controversial American has been known to bide his time and wait for match-ups that suit him. Chimaev is also a wrestler and has concussive power so would not necessarily be the best match-up for him. 

That said, Covington needs to prove himself worthy of another title challenge and there is no greater contender than Chimaev.